ITS Technician
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, / |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK17216-537289 |
Summary
About the role
We’re looking for a permanent ITS Technician to join the Southampton Highways Contract. In this role, you’ll help keep the city moving by supporting the day‑to‑day operation of Intelligent Transport Systems across Southampton. You’ll play an important part in ensuring traffic signals, variable message signs and wider transport technology operate effectively—contributing to a safer, smoother and more reliable network for all road users. If you enjoy problem‑solving, have an interest in IT, and want to develop your technical skills while working closely with an experienced team, this role offers the perfect opportunity.What you'll be doing
- Assisting with the daily operation of traffic signal management to ensure ITS assets are maintained and optimised.
- Identifying faults on the traffic signal network and reporting them to the subcontractor for resolution.
- Programming and updating Variable Message Signs across the city.
- Supporting the delivery of transportation projects and ongoing monitoring of the transport network.
- Installing temporary timelapse cameras and managing data collection.
- Liaising with customers, subcontractors and utilities to maintain positive working relationships.
- Demonstrating proficiency in Word, Excel, MS Teams and other MS applications, with familiarity in LINSIG or KeySignals beneficial.
- Prioritising workload to ensure compliance with contract KPI targets and transport schemes.
- Communicating effectively with a range of different stakeholders.
- Working in line with all relevant Health & Safety requirements.
- Undertaking personal training and development to build skills, knowledge and competence.
Who we're looking for
- Strong communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and problem solving.
- HND qualification (desirable).
- Three A‑levels at grade C or above (desirable).
- GCSE grades C or above in Maths, English and Science (essential).
- A positive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to ask questions and develop your knowledge.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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